Since Eunisell, a popular company took over the duty of rewarding the highest goalscorers in the Nigeria Professional Football league, the race has become more interesting.
Akwa United have produced two top goal scorers in the past two seasons, with NPFL record top scorer Mfon Udoh and Charlse Atshemini winning it for the club.
Udoh was the leading scorer in the abridged league when the league was divided into two due to the league management company’s advice after running out of time.
Last season, during the team’s maiden league title-winning campaign, Akwa United forward Atshemini bracket with Nasarawa United forward Silas Nwankwo to win the Eunisell award with 19goals each.
As the current 2021/2022 season advances, the race has become more interesting as Rivers United forward leads the race.
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Isahq Rafiu – 10 goals – Rivers United
Rivers United forward is the only player so far to hit double figures in the ongoing 2021/2022 NPFL season.
His goals have been important for his club as they sit at the summit of the League with 38 points from 17 matches.
Isahq has been tremendous for his side after leading the line and could be the first Rivers player to win the award since the Rivers State company chose to handle the award.
Adbulazeez Yusuf – 7 goals – Gombe United
Gombe United might not be doing well in the league but their forward is doing a fantastic job up there.
Abdulazeez Yusuf has been able to find the back of the net in seven occasions which have taken him to second in the ranking of the top goalscorers this season.
Gombe are 11th on the log with just six wins having scored 14 goals which Abdulazeez has scored half of them, but the Club are let down in the defense after conceding 12 goals.
Andy Okpe – 7 goals – Remo Stars
Andy Okpe has been one of the driving forces towards Remo Stars fairytale season.
Remo just returned to the Nigeria Professional Football League this season having gathered 29 points from 17 games and sitting 3rd on the log.
They have scored 18 goals so far this season and Okpe has scored seven of those.
Chijioke Akuneto – 6 goals – Rivers United
Chijioke Akuneto and Isahq have recorded a combined 16 goals between the pair, making them the most prolific front two this season so far.
Those goals have helped Rivers United stay top of the log having scored 27 goals so far.
Chijioke has found the back of the net six times and his contribution has been superb for Rovers this season as they enter match day 18.
Alao Danbani – 6 goals – Kwara United
Danbani of Kwara United is the second player to hit six goals this season.
He has been prolific for his side Kwara United this season as they stay 5th on the log, 10 points behind leaders Rivers United.
Ugochukwu Leonard – 6 goals – Sunshine Stars
Sunshine Stars are having a good season so far after sitting in the top half of the table and their players are not left out in the highest goalscorers chat as well.
Ugochukwu Leonard has been superb for his side scoring six goals in as many as 17 games so far.
Matchday 18 is set to kick off this weekend and the race will continue as other players will want to make the list.
